Another Word For Spite

Meaning

The word "spite" refers to a strong feeling of anger or resentment that leads one to want to hurt, annoy, or upset someone else. It often involves acting out of a desire to get revenge or to cause discomfort to another person, even if it doesn't benefit the person feeling spiteful.

Synonyms

• Malice
• Hatred
• Betrayal
• Resentment
• Vengeance

Antonyms

• Kindness
• Compassion
• Benevolence
• Forgiveness
• Goodwill

Etymology

The word "spite" comes from the Middle English word "spite," which originates from the Old French "despit" meaning "contempt" or "scorn." It is also related to the Latin "despectus," which means "despised."

Examples

1. She acted out of spite when she refused to invite him to the party, even though they used to be friends.
2. He didn’t really mean what he said; it was just spiteful remarks aimed at hurting her feelings.
3. Out of spite for his former boss, he decided to take extra time off work after receiving the promotion.